ATI LPN
ATI PN Fundamentals Updated 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing information with a client who wishes to complete their advance directives. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: You can decline to have certain medical procedures performed in your living will' accurately describes its purpose. Refusal rights exist without directives, an attorney isn't required, and a living will must be written.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is disinfecting the room of a client who has a Clostridium difficile infection. Which of the following solutions should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Chlorine bleach is effective against Clostridium difficile spores, unlike alcohol, chlorhexidine, or triclosan, which are insufficient for this purpose.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the adult children of a client who is receiving palliative care. Which of the following statements by one of the adult children indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Palliative care includes emotional support for families, which this statement reflects. Resuscitation contradicts palliative goals, and avoiding discussion or spiritual support misunderstands the holistic approach.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a safety hazard?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Raising all four side rails of a client's bed is a safety hazard because it increases the risk of injury if the client tries to climb over them. It also restricts the client's mobility and may cause feelings of isolation and imprisonment. It is a violation of the client's rights and dignity. A weight-sensitive sensor mat is a safety measure to prevent falls, a buzzing sensation from a TENS unit is expected, and a capillary refill of less than 2 seconds indicates good perfusion.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. For which of the following situations should the nurse complete an incident report? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Burns from a heating pad, a fall due to disorientation, and a visitor fainting are incidents requiring reports due to injury or unexpected events. Meal dissatisfaction and affordability issues do not typically warrant incident reports.